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52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June 1987). U.S. Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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How to Navigate through the Parameters at one Page How to Select a Parameter from a Selection List How to Change a Number Field Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up a Clock Signal Using the Graphical User Interface Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
Pages of the User Interface Combining Parameters for Signal Generation Instrument Modes Pattern Modes Signal Modes Variable Crossover Clock Sources Start Mode Trigger Out Timing of Generated Signals Clock Pulses Data Pattern PRBS Started Burst Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Contents Repetitive Burst Jitter Modulation Saving and Recalling Settings Updating the Firmware Troubleshooting Index Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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130 °F) at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified personnel. Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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To avoid hazardous electric shock, do not perform electrical tests when there are signs of shipping damage to any part of the instrument's outer covers or panels. Check if the Keysight 81133A or 81134A shipping container contains the following standard deliverables: • The Keysight 81133A or 81134A Pulse Generator •...
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If the air flow is restricted, the internal operating temperature will be higher, reducing the instrument's reliability. NO TE Do not cover the ventilation holes. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally. W A RNI N G To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before cleaning. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Safety Requirements Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Introduction to the Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator The Keysight 81133A and 81134A Pulse/Pattern Generators are high-end, easy-to-use tools for generating pulses, patterns and data at speeds up to 3.35 GHz. They are ideal instruments for testing logic devices (for example, ECL, LVDS, LVPECL) and other digital devices with clock rates from 15 MHz to 3.35 GHz.
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Benefits and Key Features Your advantages are: • Fast rise times, low jitter and full parameter flexibility When timing is critical, the 81133A/81134A’s fast rise times, the low jitter and full parameter flexibility make it an ideal pulse, clock and data source.
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The softkeys provide context-sensitive functions (functionality changes according to requirements) • Numeric keys Used to set parameter values. • Tab keys Used to scroll through the pages of the graphical user interface. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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• One Delay Control Input to apply an external signal for jitter modulation. For more information, see “Jitter Modulation” on page • One normal and one inverted Output for the generated signal Global Inputs and Outputs For the instrument: Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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The trigger output can be used to trigger another instrument. For more information, see “Trigger Out” on page LEDs The front panel of the 81133A/81134A pulse generator contains the following LEDs: Description Unlock When this LED is lit, the frequency entered for the external clock does not match the actual input from the external clock.
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Introduction to the Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Rear Panel Overview Rear Panel Overview At the rear panel, you can find the connectors for the remote programming interfaces GPIB, USB and LAN, and the power connector. GPIB Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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“How to Navigate through the Parameters at one Page” on page 23 • “How to Select a Parameter from a Selection List” on page 23 • “How to Change a Number Field” on page 25 Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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The key tabs at the lower left corner of the display allows you to scroll through the different pages (Main, Channel, Data, Aux, and Config) of the graphical user interface. Main Page Config Page Channel Page Aux Page Data Page Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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3 Rotate the navigation knob to scroll through the list. 4 Select an item by pressing the navigation knob (like clicking with the mouse). Pr Pr Pr Pre e e e s s s s s s s s Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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2 Enter the value using the keypad. You can tell if the value in a field is active by the color of the field: – Yellow: Value is active (affects output). – Orange: Value is inactive. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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1 Focus at the number field by rotating the navigation knob to the desired position. 2 Press Enter or the navigation knob once to set the focus. Pr Pr Pr Pres es es ess s s s Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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4 Press the navigation knob to set the number (or the unit). You can now see the changes at the output. Pr Pr Pr Pre e e e s s s s s s s s Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Operating the Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator How to Change a Number Field Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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The first example therefore provides the most detailed instructions, while the other examples are described in less detail. N O T E For all examples, the Keysight 81134A Pulse Generator (with two channels) is used. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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50%, a high level of 1.0 V and a low level of 0 V. Use Cases Generating clock signals can be used for: • Boards evaluation • Microprocessors • A/D Converters • PCI/PCI-X validation • Digital ASIC design for high-speed HDD Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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– The DCycle is set to 50%. – The Deskew is disabled. 3 In the Levels panel: – Switch Ampl to High and set High to 1.0 V. – Set Low to 0 V. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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By pressing the normal Out softkey for channel 1 next to the Output port. Normal Out Channel 1 The Channel 1 page now looks as follows: Instrument Mode Pattern Mode Predefined Timing Settings for the Square Wave Signal (Clock) Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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5 Enable the Channel 2 normal Output either: By pressing the respective softkey in the user interface. – OR – By pressing the normal Out softkey for channel 2 next to the Output port. Normal Out Channel 2 Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up a Clock Signal The Channel 2 page now looks as follows: Frequency Divider Reconnect the DUT Reconnect the DUT by clicking the following softkey function: Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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1 At the Aux page, press the TrigOut softkey function. Indicator TrigOut softkey function The green LED indicates that Trigger Out is enabled. – OR – Press the Trigger Out softkey next to the Trigger Out port. Trigger Out softkey Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up a Clock Signal The signals as displayed on a standard oscilloscope are depicted below. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
//set the high-Level to 1 V :VOLT2:HIGH 1.000 V //set low-level to 0 V :VOLT2:LOW 0 V //enable output channel 2 :OUTP2:POS ON Generate the Signals //reconnect the channels :OUTP:CENT ON //enable trigger output :OUTP0 ON Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
– Switch from DCyle to Width and set the Width to 5 ns. 4 In the Levels panel, set: – The level format to Custom. – Switch from High/Low to Amplitude/Offset. – Amplitude to 2.0 V. – Offset to 1.5 V. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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By pressing the normal Out softkey for channel 1 next to the Output port. The Channel page now looks as follows: Pattern Mode Width Levels Reconnect the DUT Enable the outputs: Generated Signal Use the pulse generator’s TRIGGER OUT to trigger the scope. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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1 On the Aux page, select the trigger mode Pulse. The frequency of the trigger output equals the system frequency. 2 Enable the trigger output. Trigger TrigOut softkey Mode function The signal as displayed on a standard oscilloscope is depicted below. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
//set offset to 1.5 V :VOLT1:OFFSET 1.5 V //enable output channel 1 :OUTP1:POS ON Generate the Signals //reconnect channels :OUTP:CENT ON //use trigger mode Pulse :OUTP0:SOUR PER //enable trigger output :OUTP0 ON Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
5 In the Levels panel, select the predefined level format ECL. This automatically sets: – the Amplitude to 800 mV – the Offset to –1.350 V – the Term. Voltage to –2.0 V Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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5 In the Levels panel, select the predefined level format ECL. This automatically sets: – the Amplitude to 800 mV – the Offset to –1.350 V – the Term. Voltage to –2.0 V Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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1 Switch to the Data page. 2 Enter a Data Length of 32 bits. 3 Switch to the Numeric Edit Mode. 4 Enter the data pattern via the keypad for channel 2. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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– Select the trigger mode Data. One trigger pulse occurs at the start of the repetitive data pattern. – Set the Ampl to 2 V. – Set the Offset to 1 V. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up a Data Pattern 2 Enable the trigger output. Trigger TrigOut softkey Mode function The signals as displayed on a standard oscilloscope are depicted below. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
// Set up the trigger //set trigger mode to data :OUTP0:SOUR BITS //set ampl to 2 V :VOLT0:AMPL 2 V //set offset to 1 V :VOLT0:OFFSET 1 V //enable trigger output :OUTP0 ON Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
To set the instrument parameters: 1 Disable the outputs. 2 In the instrument panel, choose the Burst mode. 3 Set the burst repetition to 2. 4 Set the Period to 500 ps. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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5 Enable the Channel 1 normal Output: By pressing the respective softkey in the user interface: – OR – By pressing the normal Out softkey for channel 1 next to the Output port. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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2 Enter a Data Length of 32 bits. 3 Enter the data pattern via the keypad for channel 1. The Data page now looks as follows: Data pattern length Data pattern for channel 1 Graphic Edit Mode Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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The frequency of the trigger output equals the frequency as specified in the instrument panel. – Set Ampl to 2 V. – Set Offset to 0 V. – Enable the trigger output. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Trigger Mode TrigOut softkey function Generated Signal Use the generator’s TRIGGER OUT to trigger a scope. The signal as displayed on a standard oscilloscope is depicted below. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
//set threshold to 500 mV :ARM:LEV 500 mV //set trigger mode to Pulse :OUTP0:SOUR PER //set ampl to 2 V :VOLT0:AMPL 2 V //set offset to 0 V :VOLT0:OFFSET 0 V //enable trigger output :OUTP0 ON Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
3 Enter 4 for the number of null data packets. 4 Define that the number of zeros that follows the repeated bursts is as large as the burst length. 5 Set the frequency to 100 MHz. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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4 Enable the Channel 1 normal Output: By pressing the respective softkey in the user interface: – OR – By pressing the normal Out softkey for channel 1 next to the Output port. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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2 Enter a Data Length of 32 bits. 3 Enter the data pattern via the keypad for channel 1. The Data page now looks as follows: Data pattern length Data pattern for channel 1 Graphic Edit Mode Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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– Set the Ampl to 1 V. – Set the Offset to 0 V. – Set the Divider to 256. 2 Enable the trigger output. The Aux page looks now as follows: Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up a Repetitive Burst Signal The signal as displayed on a standard oscilloscope is depicted below. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
// Prepare the trigger //set trigger mode to Data :OUTP0:SOUR BITS //set ampl to 1 V :VOLT0:AMPL 1 V //set offset to 0 V :VOLT0:OFFSET 0 V //enable trigger output :OUTP0 ON Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
Stressed eye measurements can be used: • In board design: For testing the RF behavior of different board materials and transmission line geometries. • For testing cables and connectors. • For testing A/D converters. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
3 Connect the 81134A channel 2 output to the DCA’s channel 1 input. 4 Connect the 81134A trigger output to the DCA’s trigger input. 5 Power on the three units after you have made all connections. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
– Set the Delay to 0 s. – Set the DCycle to 50 %. 8 In the Levels panel, set: – The level format to Custom. – High to 1.0 V. – Low to -1.0 V. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Use the pulse generator’s TRIGGER OUT to trigger the scope. To set up the trigger output: 1 On the Aux page, select the trigger mode Pulse. The frequency of the trigger output equals the system frequency. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up Signals for a Stressed Eye Diagram Measurement 2 Enable the trigger output. Trigger Output (Enabled) Delay Control Input (Enabled) TrigOut softkey function Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
4 Press the Eye/Mask Mode button. 5 Press AutoScale. 6 Switch on the 33250A output with the output key. The signal as displayed on a standard oscilloscope is depicted below. Delay modulated with sine wave Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
Using the Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator CA U T I ON When using the Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator, make sure you do not set parameters to values outside of the specified ranges. If any parameters are out of range, the generated signals may not be valid.
• Channel Page At the Channel page, you can specify the signal to be generated for each channel individually regarding pattern mode, timing, and levels. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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To access the individual pages, use the instrument's tab keys (located below the navigation knob). N OT E For a detailed description of the pages and their parameters, please refer to the Online Help. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
• Pulse/Pattern Mode In this mode, each channel can be set independently to generate a continuous stream of: – Square waves (clocks) of fixed width – Pulses with selectable width or duty cycle Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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(n) defines how often the specified data is repeated. The second number (p) defines the length of the pause that follows the repeated data. The length of the pause is calculated by: p x Length of Data Packets Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
Generates a PRBS polynomial of selectable type in either RZ, R1 or NRZ format. In RZ and R1 mode, the pulse width can be selected as either width or duty cycle. You can also select a frequency divider for all pattern modes. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
• NRZ Non-return to zero pulse format. A leading edge is generated for a 0 -> 1 data transition, a trailing edge is generated for a 1 -> 0 data transition. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
The crossover adjustment is not calibrated except for the 50% point. The figure below shows the normal and complement output with the crossover Example point set to 50% and 70% respectively. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
The direct modes allow changes of frequency without dropouts in the range of 1:2. They are used for applications (precise clock source) where dropouts would make a measurement impossible, for example, PLL frequency sweeps and microprocessor clock sweeps. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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– 840 MHz – 420 MHz – 210 MHz – 105 MHz – 52.5 MHz – 26.25 MHz N OT E The range-switching frequencies are based on 1680 MHz divided by the frequency divider. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
• Trigger on data One trigger pulse is generated on every start of the repetitive data pattern. The trigger output frequency is calculated by dividing the instrument frequency by the length of the data pattern. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
• Pulses • Data patterns • PRBS • Started bursts • Repetitive bursts NO TE You can also set the frequency divider for all channels. The minimum frequency must remain above 15 MHz. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
• The Trigger Out is generated with every clock pulse, but can be optionally divided by any number in the range 1 ... 2 – 1. “Trigger Out” on page See also Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
• The Trigger Out is generated with every clock pulse, but can be optionally divided by any number in the range 1 ... 2 – 1. See also “Trigger Out” on page Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
For more information about the clock sources, see “Clock Sources” on page • The Trigger Out marks every start of the repetitive data pattern, as long as no frequency divider has been applied. See also “Trigger Out” on page Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
For more information about the clock sources, see “Clock Sources” on page • The Trigger Out marks every start of the repetitive PRBS, as long as no frequency divider has been applied. “Trigger Out” on page Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
For more information about the clock sources, see “Clock Sources” on page • The Trigger Out marks every start of the repetitive data pattern, as long as no frequency divider has been applied. See also “Trigger Out” on page Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
For more information about the clock sources, see “Clock Sources” on page • The Trigger Out marks every start of the repetitive data pattern, as long as no frequency divider has been applied. See also “Trigger Out” on page Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
All parameters are saved, including the data. User interface specifics, such as the current visible page, are not saved. When the instrument is turned on, the last used setting is restored. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Using the Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Saving and Recalling Settings Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
The operating system running on the PC must be either Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. An upgrade/patch always includes all parts of the software (that is firmware and BIOS). Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Updating the Firmware Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
To reactivate the display, press any key. As a last resort, you can power the instrument down and back up. Before you do this, though, make sure that no one is carrying out remote tests using the instrument. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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Instrument not Operable via LAN If the instrument cannot be programmed via LAN, make sure that you have installed the latest Keysight I/O library on your computer. Visit the Keysight web site for the newest version. Keysight 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, April 2015...
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